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(Original post by Sgt.Incontro)
I suggest you go for an auto, they are considered the norm in other countries anyway.

Im guessing they'll become the norm here one day as well, as more and more new cars are automatic or semi automatic, and the fact that now the modern automatics are better on fuel than some of the manuals

[de_monies]

(Original post by language_man)
Real men drive a stick. Only wimps drive automatics. You have so much more control over the vehicle with a stick rather and an automatic.

(Original post by Dirac Delta Function)
Automatics are for girls and homosexuals, so you are ok.

I suppose Im a wimp or a homosexual or both for not caring what transmission a car is using, if the mpg is the same, the quality is the same,the look is the same, the market stays the same etc...

[de_monies]

(Original post by Emma:-))
I know that automatic cars arent as good on petrol as manual cars. I dont know how cheap/expensive they are to buy etc in relation to manuals though.

AFAIK, that's not true on the modern pricier models. Modern automatics can be more efficient than a modern manual, because of the advancements in computing

[Playa10]

(Original post by Jackal The)
OP is a female.

Although most men drive the stick, most women like to ride the stick!!

[Emma:-)]

(Original post by de_monies)
AFAIK, that's not true on the modern pricier models. Modern automatics can be more efficient than a modern manual, because of the advancements in computing

I dont know about modern cars, youre probably right- it was older cars i was talking about.

[Sgt.Incontro]

(Original post by Emma:-))
I dont know about modern cars, youre probably right- it was older cars i was talking about.

If you openly don't know, why post at all?

[Emma:-)]

(Original post by Sgt.Incontro)
If you openly don't know, why post at all?

Like i said, it was older cars i was talking about.
And actually i do know a bit about cars.

[Dirac Delta Function]

(Original post by de_monies)
I suppose Im a wimp or a homosexual or both for not caring what transmission a car is using, if the mpg is the same, the quality is the same,the look is the same, the market stays the same etc...

chill blad, wasn't serious. You're a gayder if you do it with another man, not if your car does the gears and clutch for you.

[Sgt.Incontro]

(Original post by Emma:-))
Like i said, it was older cars i was talking about.
And actually i do know a bit about cars.

Well your post certainly doesn't indicate that.

(Original post by Emma:-))
I dont know about modern cars

So you know a bit about cars WITHOUT knowing about modern cars? Interesting...

[Herr]

(Original post by Sgt.Incontro)
Well your post certainly doesn't indicate that.



So you know a bit about cars WITHOUT knowing about modern cars? Interesting...

Everyone has their own definition of "knowing a bit about cars"

I know a bit about cars too........... I know how to squeeze salesgirls to get the best deal on a new one and I know how to trash them.

[de_monies]

(Original post by Sgt.Incontro)

So you know a bit about cars WITHOUT knowing about modern cars? Interesting...

So? I only "know" about modern automatics, because I like efficiency and technology, and that's there with modern automatics. I know very little about older cars because I haven't really had a need to research in to them yet. I might do so when I buy a car

[martin jol]

(Original post by Dirac Delta Function)
Automatics are for girls and homosexuals, so you are ok.

i am a homosexual and i drive a manual so you can get ****ed

[localfox1000]

(Original post by language_man)
Real men drive a stick. Only wimps drive automatics. You have so much more control over the vehicle with a stick rather and an automatic.

1) Real men don't bitch.
2) Real men don't go on about what it constitutes to be a 'real man'

[Michaelj]

Theres nothing wrong with autos, they are just as good as manuals nowadays.. They are easier to use, same fuel consumption and same models to buy... I haven't really seen a valid argument other than "real men drive manuals" or "youll struggle to find older models with auto" where you can easily get a 37reg corsa in auto.

[Minardi]

Audi DSG

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[united2000]

I would keep learning, you will have a lot more choice being able to drive a manual as well as an automatic.

If you have been learning to drive a year and still cant manage it then consider learning in an automatic.

Some tips i would suggest would be try setting off and stopping using the clutch /gears alone if possible. On certain roads in traffic you should be able to creep forward and stop using the clutch without braking, then apply the handbrake if you have to stop for an extended period so you dont destroy the clutch using it to hold your car instead of using the brakes.

Another thing is try looking at the rev counter and listening to the engine to see if its labouring and needs to change down, if its too loud consider changing up a gear.


What car do you learn in, maybe you just dont get on with the cars gearbox?

[Camoxide]

Took me about 20 lessons before I got used to the clutch and gears.

[Kage]

Bad decision. Pass with a manual, use an automatic, with an ability to drive manual.
Pass with automatic, only have the ability to drive automatic.

It's not that hard & you will get it. I would change instructors. May not be suited to you as a person.